Serving Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and other towns of the North Carolina High Country
Founded 05-05-05
February 22, 2007 issue
Events & Entertainment / What's Happening!
Don’t Forget—Upcoming Events • Things2Do • Things4Kids • Gallery News
Back in Black (Smithing, that is…)
ASU’s Craft Enrichment Program Heats up with Blacksmithing Class
Before the United States became fully ensconced in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, the art of blacksmithing as practiced by the "village smithy" was a staple of every town. Unfortunately, the once indispensable skill now exists mostly in theme parks, restoration villages, craft fairs and craft shops.
For more than eight years, ASU’s craft enrichment program has allowed both students and locals a chance to get their hands dirty, learning various crafts and skills including stained glass, pottery, photography, weaving, wood carving and architecture. And this semester, the Craft Enrichment Program has welcomed the return of blacksmithing. [full page]
Cultural Events
- ASU to Host Climbathon Fundraiser for Mountain Alliance Friday
- ASU Hosts 9th Annual Winter Wonderland Gala Friday, February 23
- Watauga Library Celebrates Black History with the Gems of Gospel February 24
- Toughest & Baddest Brawl Coming To National Guard Armory February 23 & 24
- Tough Man Contest Comes To Boone February 23 and 24
- Hayes Center Presents An Evening with Groucho February 23
- High Country King of the Hill Boardercross and Skiercross at Hawksnest Feb. 25
- Mary Lightfine To Speak At ASU February 27
- Christof Perick To Conduct the Charlotte Symphony March 2
- Appalachian Dance Ensemble’s Annual Spring Concert February 28 to March 3
- Celebrate the Scots: Tartan Day Celebration at Jefferson Landing April 7
- Performances by Music School Faculty Member Featured on NPR
- Auditions To Be Held for Horn in the West in February and March
- Mrs. USA State Pageant March 10
- Holmes Center To Host FMX Superman Jam March 16
- Appalachian To Host 2006-2007 Banff Mountain Film Festival March 24 to 25
- Blowing Rock Stage Company 22nd Season Opens May 30
- Appalachian Roots Revival Comes to Boone April 21
Live Music
- Solos Unit Promotes Debut CD at Murphy’s Saturday, February 24
- Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band Releases Debut CD
- Boone Music Scene Project Readies for CD Production
- Catch Some Music This Week
Merlefest 2007 (very early!) Preview
- MerleFest Announces Lineup for 20th Anniversary Festival
- Worthless Son-In-Laws Invited to Play MerleFest
Brewer’s Briefs:
Spotlighting live music in the High Country.